Which of the following is true of general circulation models?
A) They are mere extrapolations of past atmospheric behavior.
B) They are purely statistical in nature.
C) They cannot determine the causes of climate change.
D) They simulate atmospheric and oceanic behavior based on well-established physical theory.
Answer: D
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